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The Institute of Museums and Libraries is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 120,000 libraries and 35,000 museums and related organizations. The mission of IMLS is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. We provide leadership through research, policy development, and grant making.

10/22/2026

Ready to turn your ideas into impact?

If your institution has a project that will benefit your community, support collections care and access, or expand learning opportunities, explore IMLS funding opportunities. Applications are due November 13th.

Visit https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs for program details, and consider scheduling a meeting with an IMLS program officer to discuss your project.

Photo: Courtesy of DC Public Library. Guests view original works from Leonardo Da Vinci’s Codex Atlanticus in Imagining the Future: Leonardo Da Vinci: The Mind of an Italian Genius presented by Confindustria, in partnership with Biblioteca Ambrosiana and under the patronage of the Embassy of Italy in Washington D.C. and the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington D.C. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Photo by DC Public Library, 2023.

10/19/2026

Did you know that data from the National Museum Survey is available through the NMS Data Portal on our website?

This interactive tool allows museums to explore results by region, discipline, and institution size, benchmark against peers, identify emerging trends, support strategic planning, and demonstrate impact to funders and stakeholders.

The value of this resource depends on broad participation from museums across the country. By participating in the 2026 National Museum Survey, museums help build a stronger, more representative dataset that benefits the entire field.

If your institution has not received an invitation, please contact [email protected].

10/12/2026

On Columbus Day, we recognize the explorer’s vision and reflect on how his voyage helped shape the course of our nation.
From the events that preceded America’s founding to the growth and development of the United States, our past has played an important role in shaping the country we know today.
As we observe this federal holiday, we recognize our nation’s history and look ahead to America’s future.

10/05/2026

The 2026 National Museum Survey has launched!
If your museum has received an invitation, please participate and help ensure museums of every size, discipline, and region are represented. Strong participation helps create a more complete picture of the museum field and supports better data for planning, advocacy, funding, and decision-making.
If your institution has not received an invitation, please contact [email protected].

09/11/2026

September 11, 2026 marks the somber 25th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack in history - killing 2,977 innocent victims. Let us always remember the innocent lives lost in this attack on freedom, and honor those New York City Police and Fire Department heroes who courageously ran into danger, many to never return to their families.
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09/09/2026

The Fiscal Year 2026 recipients of our Inspire grant program have been announced!

Eighty-eight small museums will receive funding for projects focused on lifelong learning experiences, institutional capacity building, and collections stewardship and access.

Our full announcement can be found at https://www.imls.gov/news/imls-completes-grantmaking-cycle-major-investment-small-american-museums.

Additional award announcements are forthcoming, and our grant programs are scheduled to reopen to applicants soon. Continue following us for updates.

09/09/2026

The Fiscal Year 2026 recipients of our Museums for America grant program have been announced!

92 grant awards will support projects that provide high-quality learning experiences, address community needs through partnerships and collaborations, and preserve the collections entrusted to their care.

Our full announcement can be found at https://www.imls.gov/news/imls-announces-recipients-largest-federal-museum-grant-program.

Additional award announcements are forthcoming, and our grant programs are scheduled to reopen to applicants soon. Continue following us for updates.

09/03/2026

IMLS is proud to announce the first group of our Fiscal Year 2026 discretionary museum grant recipients.

Awarded institutions will receive funding for projects that educate, preserve heritage, and build the American workforce. Our full announcement can be found at https://www.imls.gov/news/imls-begins-announcing-2026-museum-investments.

Additional award announcements are forthcoming, and our grant programs are scheduled to reopen to applicants soon. Continue following us for updates.

09/02/2026

The Fiscal Year 2026 recipients of our LB21 and NLG-L grant programs have been announced! These programs enable libraries across the country to educate, employ, and inspire their communities.

Our full announcement can be found at https://www.imls.gov/news/imls-begins-announcing-2026-library-investments.

Additional award announcements are forthcoming, and our grant programs are scheduled to reopen to applicants soon. Continue following us for updates.

09/02/2026

Only a few days remain to complete the Second Lady Usha Vance Summer Reading Challenge! Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade who have read 12 books this summer have until Friday to submit their reading logs and win prizes!

More details at https://www.imls.gov/news/one-week-remains-second-ladys-summer-reading-challenge.

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Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm

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+12026534657

Website

https://www.imls.gov/

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